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Gas Leak Emergency — Sidcup

Gas Leak Emergency in Sidcup

If you smell gas — evacuate now and call 0800 111 999. Once the supply is isolated, call us. Gas Safe registered engineers responding to gas leak emergencies in Sidcup, Bexley — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Emergency safety steps in Sidcup

CRITICAL: What to Do If You Smell Gas

STOP — don't use switches

Do not turn any electrical switches on or off. Do not use your phone inside the building. Do not light matches or cigarettes. Electrical sparks can ignite gas.

Open windows, evacuate

Open all doors and windows to ventilate. Get everyone out of the building. Do not re-enter until the building has been declared safe by a Gas Safe engineer.

Call National Gas Emergency

From outside the property, call the National Gas Emergency number: 0800 111 999 (free, 24/7). They will isolate the supply. Then call us to carry out the repair and safety check.

Gas leaks can be fatal. Do not attempt to find or fix a gas leak yourself. Only Gas Safe registered engineers are legally permitted to work on gas appliances and pipework. Carbon monoxide (CO) is odourless — fit a CO alarm near every gas appliance.

What we do in Sidcup

Gas leak emergency service checklist

Emergency gas isolation — turning off gas supply at the meter
Gas leak detection — electronic gas analysers to pinpoint source
Pressure testing — testing pipework integrity after isolation
Faulty appliance identification — locating the leaking appliance or fitting
Gas pipework repair — repairing or replacing faulty sections
Appliance disconnection — safely capping off dangerous appliances
Purging and re-lighting — safely restoring gas supply after repair
Flue integrity check — ensuring no combustion products escape into the property
Carbon monoxide testing — checking CO levels throughout the property
CO alarm installation advice — recommending and fitting alarms where absent
Gas Safe notification — all gas work notified to Gas Safe Register
Written safety report — documentation for insurers and tenants

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Common questions

Gas leak emergency Sidcup: frequently asked

What should I do if I smell gas in Sidcup?

If you smell gas in Sidcup: do not use any electrical switches or your phone inside. Open windows and doors, evacuate the building, and call 0800 111 999 (National Gas Emergency, free 24/7) from outside. Once the supply is isolated, call us to carry out the repair and safety inspection.

Can you attend a gas leak emergency in Sidcup today?

Yes — Sidcup is within Bexley which we cover 24/7. Our Gas Safe registered engineers carry electronic gas detection equipment and attend gas leak emergencies in Sidcup around the clock.

Are your gas engineers Gas Safe registered for Sidcup?

Yes — all our engineers are Gas Safe registered, as required by law for all gas work in Sidcup. You can verify our registration at GasSafeRegister.co.uk. Only Gas Safe engineers are legally permitted to work on gas appliances and pipework.